The juilletistes (neologism for people taking their holidays in July) are going back to work. Now it’s the aoûtiens’ turn to take time off.
Browsing Category France – Summer 2018
5 Funny and Interesting Expressions to Describe Rain in French
It doesn’t rain in Nantes—or rather, few locals just say “il pleut” when they see water falling from the sky.
How Good is the 2018 “Journey to Nantes” Art Festival?
It’s been six years that every time I go to Nantes in July or August, the first thing I notice is the annual art festival with installations scattered throughout the city.
French Food vs. North American Food – Ultimate Battle
French eat croque-monsieur, Parisien sandwiches, mayonnaise and Prince cookies, for instance.
Possibly the Most Cliché French Day Ever
At 9:30 p.m., watching a Celtic circle dancing the An Dro in the public square in front of Saint-Michel’s lighthouse, I realized I had the most cliché French day ever.
A Few Roadblocks, Then Finally, The Beach!
“I don’t have my driver’s licence either. I didn’t take anything with me,” my dad admits. “Papa! Okay, let me speak.”